STEERING AND SUSPENSION TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Excessive steering wheel play - Correct Answers -Which of the following is not a
problem that can be traced to a loose or worn power steering belt?
Camber - Correct Answers -The inward or outward tilt of a wheel and tire when viewed
from the front of the car is called __________________.
Ground or floor to a service-manual-specified point on the vehicle. - Correct Answers
-"Curb height" of a car is the distance from the __________________.
Runout - Correct Answers -Which of the following in not a fundamental angle for proper
wheel alignment?
Track rod - Correct Answers -A suspension system element sometimes used to prevent
side-to-side axle movement when cornering is called a (n)
__________________________.
Idler arm - Correct Answers -Which component can wear enough to allow front wheels
to turn without causing steering wheel movement?
A only - Correct Answers -Technician A says "toe in" is produced when the front of the
wheels are closer together than the rear of the wheels. Technician B say "toe in" is
produced when the front of the wheels are farther apart than the rear of the wheels.
Who is right?
Sway bar - Correct Answers -To keep the car body from rolling or leaning excessively in
turns or corners, a __________________ is used.
Steering knuckle - Correct Answers -Provides spindle or bearing support for mounting
wheel hub and wheel assembly.
Spring - Correct Answers -Device that supports vehicle weight and permits vertical
movement.
Shock absorber - Correct Answers -Keeps suspension from continuing to bounce after
spring compression and extension.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Excessive steering wheel play - Correct Answers -Which of the following is not a
problem that can be traced to a loose or worn power steering belt?
Camber - Correct Answers -The inward or outward tilt of a wheel and tire when viewed
from the front of the car is called __________________.
Ground or floor to a service-manual-specified point on the vehicle. - Correct Answers
-"Curb height" of a car is the distance from the __________________.
Runout - Correct Answers -Which of the following in not a fundamental angle for proper
wheel alignment?
Track rod - Correct Answers -A suspension system element sometimes used to prevent
side-to-side axle movement when cornering is called a (n)
__________________________.
Idler arm - Correct Answers -Which component can wear enough to allow front wheels
to turn without causing steering wheel movement?
A only - Correct Answers -Technician A says "toe in" is produced when the front of the
wheels are closer together than the rear of the wheels. Technician B say "toe in" is
produced when the front of the wheels are farther apart than the rear of the wheels.
Who is right?
Sway bar - Correct Answers -To keep the car body from rolling or leaning excessively in
turns or corners, a __________________ is used.
Steering knuckle - Correct Answers -Provides spindle or bearing support for mounting
wheel hub and wheel assembly.
Spring - Correct Answers -Device that supports vehicle weight and permits vertical
movement.
Shock absorber - Correct Answers -Keeps suspension from continuing to bounce after
spring compression and extension.
